A rubber mask is a mask made of rubber. Typically, these are made of latex or silicone rubber and designed to be pulled over the head as a form of theatrical makeup or disguise. [1] [2]
The theatrical makeup used by Michael Crawford when he played the Phantom of the Opera started with a latex skullcap. More latex strips were then added for the disfigured face. The latex was then covered and coloured with cosmetics for the full effect. [3]
Rubber masks are typically sculpted out of clay, and then cast into either a latex or silicone final piece from a mold. [4]
Most of the masks that are seen around are more than likely going to be made out of latex. Latex is a cheaper rubber making it a much more affordable material to produce. It is generally a lot easier to work with than silicone. It has a fair amount of give and is more breathable on the wearer's skin. [5]
For more professionally made masks, silicone is likely to be the rubber of choice due to its flesh-like, translucent qualities and its ability to "hug" the wearer's face which allows it to move along with different expressions. Silicone tends to be much higher in price, but has a much more realistic appearance and texture. [5]
Don Post, also known as "The Godfather Of Halloween" [6] had a significant role in coming up with some of the very first over-the-head latex masks and became a staple in the history of rubber masks and Halloween merchandising. Post's masks date back to 1938 when he began his company creating and selling carnival masks.
It wasn't until his son, Don Post Jr., took over the company in the early 1960's that it began to take focus on the Halloween/horror industry. [7] [8]
- ^ Arabella Mazzuki; Raymond Siljander; Simon Mitchell (2015), "Full-head Silicone Masks and Related Silicone Prosthetics for Disguise", Undercover Disguise Methods for Investigators, Charles C Thomas, p. 133, ISBN 9780398090821
- ^ "Actors' Rubber Masks to Replace Make-Up", Popular Science Monthly: 44, October 1934
- ^ Sharon Parsons (2000), Magnificent Masks, p. 21, ISBN 0748757309
- ^ Branwyn, Gareth (2016-09-28). "How to Sculpt a 3/4 Monster Mask for Casting". Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
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b Chapman2022-10-21T05:41:00+01:00, Kit.
"What are Halloween costume masks made from?". RSC Education. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link) - ^ Woloski, Sarah (2016-10-06). "139: Don Post Jr. the Son of the Godfather of Halloween". Skywalking Network. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ Lambert, Lee (2015). The illustrated history of Don Post Studios (2nd ed.). Los Angeles, California: Blacksparrow, Inc. ISBN 978-0-9966175-0-5.
- ^ "The Exclusive Don Post Studios History". House Of Hauntz. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
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A rubber mask is a mask made of rubber. Typically, these are made of latex or silicone rubber and designed to be pulled over the head as a form of theatrical makeup or disguise. [1] [2]
The theatrical makeup used by Michael Crawford when he played the Phantom of the Opera started with a latex skullcap. More latex strips were then added for the disfigured face. The latex was then covered and coloured with cosmetics for the full effect. [3]
Rubber masks are typically sculpted out of clay, and then cast into either a latex or silicone final piece from a mold. [4]
Most of the masks that are seen around are more than likely going to be made out of latex. Latex is a cheaper rubber making it a much more affordable material to produce. It is generally a lot easier to work with than silicone. It has a fair amount of give and is more breathable on the wearer's skin. [5]
For more professionally made masks, silicone is likely to be the rubber of choice due to its flesh-like, translucent qualities and its ability to "hug" the wearer's face which allows it to move along with different expressions. Silicone tends to be much higher in price, but has a much more realistic appearance and texture. [5]
Don Post, also known as "The Godfather Of Halloween" [6] had a significant role in coming up with some of the very first over-the-head latex masks and became a staple in the history of rubber masks and Halloween merchandising. Post's masks date back to 1938 when he began his company creating and selling carnival masks.
It wasn't until his son, Don Post Jr., took over the company in the early 1960's that it began to take focus on the Halloween/horror industry. [7] [8]
- ^ Arabella Mazzuki; Raymond Siljander; Simon Mitchell (2015), "Full-head Silicone Masks and Related Silicone Prosthetics for Disguise", Undercover Disguise Methods for Investigators, Charles C Thomas, p. 133, ISBN 9780398090821
- ^ "Actors' Rubber Masks to Replace Make-Up", Popular Science Monthly: 44, October 1934
- ^ Sharon Parsons (2000), Magnificent Masks, p. 21, ISBN 0748757309
- ^ Branwyn, Gareth (2016-09-28). "How to Sculpt a 3/4 Monster Mask for Casting". Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^
a
b Chapman2022-10-21T05:41:00+01:00, Kit.
"What are Halloween costume masks made from?". RSC Education. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link) - ^ Woloski, Sarah (2016-10-06). "139: Don Post Jr. the Son of the Godfather of Halloween". Skywalking Network. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ Lambert, Lee (2015). The illustrated history of Don Post Studios (2nd ed.). Los Angeles, California: Blacksparrow, Inc. ISBN 978-0-9966175-0-5.
- ^ "The Exclusive Don Post Studios History". House Of Hauntz. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
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